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J400 JKP

2008 Mini Cooper S

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

190,628 mi
Last recorded190,628 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 JKP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 190,628 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 45,584 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 186,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake low effort

Pass 5 Sep 2024 42,523 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 37,803 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 180,629 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Oct 2023 180,628 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2022 31,883 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 173,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 173,720 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 26,062 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 165,197 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 23,403 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 158,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 20,928 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 145,504 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes showing signs of aging and wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 19,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 19,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 131,019 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 13,211 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 120,708 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 11,726 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 112,095 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 9,885 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 106,566 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 99,042 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 91,165 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 81,626 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 65,421 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 64,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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J400 JKP is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 59,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J400 JKP registered?

J400 JKP is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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